Clarke backs inclusion of minnows at world stage

Last Updated: Monday, April 4, 2011, 00:00

Newly appointed Australian captain Michael Clarke came out in support of retaining the minnows at the World Cup, a view that is in contradiction with Ricky Ponting`s call to limit the teams at the big stage.

Aussie PM hails Ponting as "greatest batsman after Bradman"

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 29, 2011, 00:00

Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Tuesday heaped praise on Ricky Ponting for his decision to step down as Australian captain from both Test and one-dayers, describing him as a "great bloke and a fantastic cricketer".

New Test skipper Clarke polarises opinion

Last Updated: Saturday, January 1, 2011, 00:00

Australia`s new Test captain Michael Clarke polarizes opinion among the country`s cricket followers.

Paine plays down suggestions of becoming Oz captain

Last Updated: Saturday, January 1, 2011, 00:00

Australian wicketkeeper Tim Paine has shrugged off former captain Steve Waugh’s suggestion that he could be a captain-in-waiting for the Test team.

Clarke won`t captain a team with Ponting in it

Last Updated: Friday, December 31, 2010, 00:00

Michael Clarke is happy as stand-in captain while Ricky Ponting`s broken finger heals, but he`s vowed never to lead a side with Ponting in the starting XI.